Huntington in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Earliest Church

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 12, 2024

1. Earliest Church Marker

Inscription. The first church in Huntington was built here in 1665. A new church was built up the hill to the east in 1715. The old church was sold at auction in 1717 for £5. 2S.

Erected 2020 by Town of Huntington, New York.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1665.

Location. 40° 52.391′ N, 73° 25.276′ W. Marker is in Huntington, New York, in Suffolk County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (New York State Route 25A) and Spring Road, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 132 Main Street, Huntington NY 11743, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thimble Factory (within shouting distance of this marker); Kelsey Outrage 1873 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Iraq and Afghanistan Conflicts Memorial (about 600 feet away); United State Space Force Memorial (about 600 feet away); Town of Huntington World War II Veterans Wall of Honor (about 600 feet away); Korean Conflict Memorial (about 600 feet away); Site of (about 600 feet away); The War to End All Wars (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntington.

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 12, 2024

2. Earliest Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 53 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.